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Posts Made By: Linton Rohr

May 4, 2006 02:07 AM Forum: Binoviewers

Matched pairs?

Posted By Linton Rohr
Thanks guys!
That's the response I was hoping to hear. wink
I have quite a few EP's in the box already, and had hoped
I could simply pick up another, to pair up with a few of them.
BTW, I sure wish those 2 pairs of 24 Panoptics weren't priced so high! :S
Linton 8)

May 5, 2006 04:49 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

New trailer for observing

Posted By Linton Rohr
The trailer looks great Floyd! As does the site.
I wish I could have made it up there.
Next time for sure...
Linton

May 9, 2006 03:46 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

???? About Selling NEAF Items

Posted By Linton Rohr
Thanks for the heads up, Jay.
A quick search for Panoptic Interface ads, will reveal that this person is not a first time offender. :C
Linton

May 13, 2006 05:30 PM Forum: After Dark

Titan Descent Movie

Posted By Linton Rohr
Yeah David, that is a great clip. Truly inspiring.
I watched it twice and the other one, as well.
Linton grin

May 14, 2006 08:47 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Another scope! :^0

Posted By Linton Rohr
Oh Floyd, you naughty boy! grin
I just put the covers on your old 12.5".
I was watching the transit of Io in the BinoVue's.
The seeing was not very good, but I had fun anyway.
I was able to see both Io and it's shadow.
Not a bad scope at all.
What kind of primary mirror does the sister have?
Linton

May 14, 2006 07:38 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

cleaning eyepieces

Posted By Linton Rohr
Dennis, you can access a plethora of earlier discussions by doing a "forum search".
I don't like the lens pen idea, because you're contaminating the tip and then reusing it over and over again.
Whatever you use should be used once and thrown away.
Zeiss makes single-wrapped lens cloths, which are available at Wal-Mart's optical dept.
Linton

May 21, 2006 05:15 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Astro Sky Structure arrived!

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hey Floyd, that's good news! Hope to see it soon.
So, some poor guy is going to have to make do
with that "first generation" structure.
My condolences to him. wink
Linton

May 24, 2006 02:08 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Restoration complete!

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hey Floyd, looks good!
That was quick work, too.
She looks almost as good as her sister! wink
Linton

June 6, 2006 12:52 AM Forum: Eyepieces

....What is so grand about a NAGLER eyepiece

Posted By Linton Rohr
You're right Berry, Naglers are overrated.
I've got 9 of them, and I remain unconvinced.
Perhaps yours is the one that will do it for me.
Please contact me privately to arrange for shipping.
Linton 8)

June 6, 2006 05:51 AM Forum: Eyepieces

....Whats so grand about a Nagler eyepiece

Posted By Linton Rohr
Gee whiz Berry, don't take it so personal.
What did you expect though, on an eyepiece forum?
That we'd all jump into Al Nagler mutiny mode? :S
When I was using an 8" f/10 SCT, I was quite thrilled with the edge sharpness of Panoptics.
But the wider FOV of the Naglers became appealing to me.
Now with a faster f/4.3 Dob, the Naglers are indispensable to me.
There are many attributes involved, but the sharp, 82 degree FOV is foremost for me.
But then, were I in a spacecraft, I would rather press my face up to the portal
to see all around, than to look out through a paper towel tube.
There are many other reputable manufacturers to choose from as well.
Everyone has their own preferences. Nothing wrong with that.
Enjoy your scope and good luck with the binoviewers.
Linton grin

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